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Just Sold! One-of-a-Kind Condo Dreams

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Living Room Realty

On this marvelous Monday my client, Christi, just closed on this darling condo with tons of character. She is a first time home-buyer so this is an extra special feat. Christi had been saving for a while to find the perfect place of her own and knew she wanted something with charm and character. This place fit the bill to a T. Located in the coveted Raleigh Hills/ Montclair neighborhood, this elegant home features a private front garden/patio, modern details throughout, and a separate garage. It’s the perfect place to start her new life. We found the fireplace she always wanted, a nice outdoor space, and a huge living room to decorate however she wants. Congratulations on this wonderful new beginning, and a special thank you to the seller’s agent, Jan Stranski, who was very helpful during the whole process. Cheers all around!

Just Sold! Tri-Level Comforts in Murrayhill

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Living Room Realty

I’m very happy to share that my client, Bryan, closed on the sale of his lovely tri-level home in the Murrayhill/Sexton Mountain neighborhood of Beaverton. Sitting on a quiet street in a prime location, this area is close to fantastic schools, shopping, and parks. Inside, the home’s lovely, open floor plan features 3 beds and 2.5 baths with 1,972 sq ft of space. From the formal living area to the large kitchen, the home feels comfortable and spacious. The new owners will also enjoy a sunny back deck, perfect for entertaining. Congrats to Bryan and the new owners! And shoutout to David Policar of Where Inc. Realty for bringing the buyer!

Just Sold! Classic Comforts in Cozy Kenton

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Living Room Realty

Some good news is always the best way to begin the week. Congratulations to my client Noah who just sold his beautiful Kenton bungalow. It’s a gorgeous home that embodies the quintessential PNW way of life. It features a wooden-paneled/covered front porch, formal living area with a vintage wood-burning fireplace, and a light-filled and spacious kitchen. The new owners will also enjoy a large backyard with raised plant beds, a lush lawn, and covered patio. Sounds like a great way to enjoy the warming weather. Thank you to Living Room’s own Anna de la Rua Domenech for bringing the buyer! Congrats, Noah and way to start the week off on a positive note!

New Beginnings & Rosy Richmond Retreats

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Living Room Realty

My clients, Andrew and Erina, currently reside in Seattle and are expecting their first child together soon. They also just closed on this lovely bungalow in SE Portland! Erina is a Portlander by birth and when we found this gorgeous home it was love at first sight for them both. Immediately they were a little overwhelmed with the competitiveness of the market and weren’t quite sure if they could write a competitive offer. Lo and behold, the listing agent followed up with news that for the SAME reason, other prospective buyers hadn’t written offers either! The sellers were left with no offers and encouraged my clients to write.

By the next day they were pending, and now here we are at closing! What a wonderful twist of fate. My clients love it so much, they’re purchasing half the furniture with the home. It helps that the sellers are master woodworkers and made the furniture themselves! Once again, a huge congratulations to Andrew and Erina on their perseverance, patience, and poise throughout this process. I’m so excited for them to begin this new chapter with a beautiful home and family on the horizon. Special thanks to Elizabeth Wren Shiffler at Urban Nest PDX for facilitating the sale!

Just Listed! Charming Condo in Blooming Beaverton

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Living Room Realty

This bright and cheery condo in Beaverton’s Five Oaks community is a wonderful place to call home. Enjoy modern touches and an open design, complete with 2 beds and 2.5 baths. The large kitchen with granite counters and a massive island is perfect for cooking on a night in or entertaining. Step out of the sliding glass door onto the beautiful balcony. It’s the perfect place for soaking up some sunshine. The neighborhood is close to the Elmonica MAX station, shopping, and hiking trails. Employment opportunities at Nike and Intel with both HQ’s just a short drive away. Plus it’s only a stone’s throw to downtown Portland. Great for investors–no rental cap! Don’t miss this fantastic, move-in ready unit in a prime spot!

1020 SW 170th Ave, Beaverton, OR 97006

Offered at $292,000

2 beds | 2.5 baths | 1,419 sq. ft.

Just Sold! Pristine Perfection in the Pearl

Posted on April 21, 2021April 21, 2021 by Living Room Realty

My team and I are so excited to celebrate my client’s closing on his beautiful condo nestled on a quaint street in the Pearl District. He came to me looking to sell his home in The Encores building. It’s a light-filled unit with floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic views. Sleek and refined details throughout, the new owners will also enjoy a beautiful and open kitchen/living area. To make it even sweeter, they’ll have a beautiful balcony overlooking the Pearl cityscape and the Broadway Bridge. Congrats to everyone, and a special thank you to Michael Pratt at Windermere Realty Trust for bringing the buyer!

Just Sold! Radiant Rose City Retreat

Posted on April 15, 2021April 16, 2021 by Living Room Realty

Own It Portland’s very own Operations Manager, Heidi Effmann, and her family just sold their longtime home in NE Portland. It’s a beautiful 1925 bungalow in the Rose City Park neighborhood. After ten years, four remodels, four kids, two dogs, one cat, six chickens and lots of life on NE 55th, Heidi and her family are on the lookout for a new Portland home that will better suit longer visits with extended family and growing kids, more chickens and maybe even a pool…? One can dream. Congrats to Heidi and family!

Safe Space to Call Home

Posted on September 24, 2019January 6, 2023 by Living Room Realty

When Jason first met Lucas and Jamie, he knew they were special. When it came time for them to put in an offer on their new home, they were cool and collected and acted quickly before the competition peeked its head around the corner.

Our feeling about Jamie and Lucas was solidified as we read a letter they wrote to the sellers during the negotiations to make the process seem more “human” as they termed it. We have never read a letter to the seller that was quite like this one.

Jamie & Lucas both are deep believers in community and are those who actively make an intention to stand up for the disenfranchised. In their letter, they introduced themselves to the sellers to make the transaction more human and dove into their vision for the home and how it was intended to be a safe haven for those in need. They wanted to create a safe space for people of color, the LGBTQ community, asylum seekers, grassroots organizers wanting to host meetings, and anyone who needed affordable housing that felt like they were getting priced out of living in our great city of Portland.

They wanted a home for a cause greater than themselves and that’s exactly what happened. Through the ups and downs of the transaction, Lucas and Jamie stood firm and ended up the champions with keys in hand at closing.

We are so excited about the change you both are going to make in our beautiful city Lucas and Jamie, and how your new home is going to have that special sparkle which we hope will ignite a flame in us all to be the change we want to see in the world.

Cheers to you both Jamie & Lucas!